La Contenta – Mexican
La Contenta pulses with a vibrant energy, drawing guests into a warm space where the bright, zesty notes of hand-mashed guacamole meet the comforting aroma of slow-simmered green pozole. The kitchen transforms traditional staples into soulful art, from the crisp, golden crunch of drowned chicken taquitos to the earthy, delicate fold of a mushroom tetela. It is a place where every shared plate of bubbling cheese fondue or citrus-kissed fish tacos feels like a festive celebration of deep-rooted flavors and spirited hospitality.
102, Norfolk Street, New York, NY, 10002-3310 +12124324180 https://lacontentanyc.com0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at La Contenta
Dairy-Free at La Contenta
La Contenta in New York has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Green Pozole, Traditional Guacamole and Grilled Salmon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at La Contenta
La Contenta in New York has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Grilled Salmon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at La Contenta
La Contenta in New York has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Green Pozole, Tres Leches French Toast and Traditional Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at La Contenta
La Contenta in New York has 8 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian Enchiladas, Vegetarian Tacos and Stuffed Chile and Succotash. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at La Contenta
La Contenta in New York has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cacao Mezcal Sour. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at La Contenta
La Contenta in New York has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Green Pozole, Traditional Guacamole and Pacífico. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at La Contenta
La Contenta in New York has 19 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Green Pozole, Tres Leches French Toast and Traditional Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at La Contenta
La Contenta in New York has 7 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Green Pozole, Tres Leches French Toast and Chicken Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at La Contenta
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Burrito | 102 g | 62.5 g |
| Melted Cheese Fondue | 72.9 g | 40.8 g |
| Breakfast Tetela | 26.6 g | 40.4 g |
| Vegetarian Tacos | 66.2 g | 36.6 g |
| La Contenta Nachos | 77.5 g | 36.4 g |
| Stuffed Chile and Succotash | 27.9 g | 35.7 g |
| Veracruz Style Cod | 58.7 g | 35.1 g |
| Drowned Chicken Taquitos | 22.8 g | 31.5 g |
| Chicken Milanesa Torta | 34.5 g | 30 g |
| Birria Tacos | 11.6 g | 26.9 g |
| Mushroom Tetela | 69.4 g | 26.4 g |
| Chicken in Mole Poblano | 72.7 g | 25.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Traditional Guacamole - $18: mashed avocados, pico de gallo, served with housemade corn tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortilla Soup - $14: shredded chicken, tomato, pasilla pepper, avocado, tortilla strips, queso fresco, chicken broth Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Green Pozole - $15: hominy, oyster mushroom, chayote broth, traditional garnishes (shredded romaine lettuce, radish, avocado) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Contenta Nachos - $19: corn tortilla chips, black beans, pico de gallo, pepper jack, oaxaca and cheddar cheese, avocado sauce, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Quesadilla - $19: pepper jack, oaxaca and cheddar cheese, huitlacoche, avocado sauce, sour cream, pico de gallo, flour tortilla Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Tetela - $17: corn masa dough, goat cheese, black beans, green peas, baby corn, salsa de molcajete Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad with Grilled Shrimp - $19: grilled shrimp, romaine, anchovy-mayonnaise dressing, garlic croutons Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Drowned Chicken Taquitos - $16: shredded chicken, salsa verde-roja, sour cream, cotija cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Melted Cheese Fondue - $20: pepper jack, cheddar, oaxaca and swiss cheese fondue, roasted poblano pepper, serrano sauce, flour tortillas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Fish Tacos - $18: tempura cod fish, avocado sauce, cole slaw, chipotle aioli, sour cream (2 tacos/order) Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Tacos - $18: grilled hanger steak, guacamole, pico de gallo, tomatillo salsa (2 tacos/order) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tacos - $16: pan-roasted chicken, cole slaw, roasted tomatillo salsa, crema (2 tacos/order) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Tacos - $17: pork confit, cilantro, onion, spicy serrano salsa (2 tacos/order) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Tacos - $19: beef stew, chile de árbol salsa, cilantro, onion (2 tacos/order) Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Tacos - $16: corn, calabacitas, poblano pepper, guacamole, cotija cheese, salsa verde (2 tacos/order) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken in Mole Poblano - $26: braised chicken breast, mole sauce, wild rice chicken risotto, plantains Available at: dinner, lunch
- Swiss Enchiladas - $27: braised chicken, tomatillo salsa, swiss cheese, rajas con crema Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Enchiladas - $28: pan-roasted shrimp, oaxaca cheese, chipotle salsa, sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mole Enchiladas - $26: roasted chicken, mole sauce, pepper jack cheese, sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Enchiladas - $24: mexican squash, corn, squash blossom, ricotta cheese, creamy poblano sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Chile and Succotash - $24: chile poblano, spinach, succotash, oaxaca cheese, chile ancho-guajillo salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Mole - $23: asparagus, cauliflower, haricot vert, chayote, huitlacoche, broccoli, mole verde sauce Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veracruz Style Cod - $27: pan-roasted cod fish, tomatoes, olives, capers, jalapeño, vegetable rice, fried plantains Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon - $28: pan-roasted salmon, asparagus, mexican potatoes, pico de gallo, avocado salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Hanger Steak - $34: potatoes dauphinoise, spinach, roasted salsa verde, chimichurri salsa Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Fajitas - $31: sizzling hanger steak, bell pepper, onion, sour cream, molcajete salsa, flour tortillas Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Birria - $31: braised short ribs, adobo, chickpeas, chile de árbol salsa, corn tortillas, traditional garnishes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch Specialties
- Chicken Soup - $17: traditional mexican chicken soup, braised chicken, carrots, chayote, calabacitas, corn tortillas Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Mexican Omelette - $18: avocado, swiss cheese, pico de gallo, home fries, salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Rancheros - $18: sunny-side up eggs, ranchero salsa, pepper jack cheese, black beans, home fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chilaquiles with Egg - $20: tortilla casserole with oaxaca cheese, tomatillo chipotle salsa, sautéed onions, eggs any style Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Sandwich - $18: fried eggs, bacon, cheddar, chipotle mayo, served on brioche, home fries, salad Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Breakfast Tetela - $17: corn masa dough filled with oaxaca cheese, black bean-vegan chorizo sauce, avocado, queso fresco, salsa verde, eggs any style Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Steak and Eggs - $25: grilled hanger steak, eggs any style, guacamole, pico de gallo, salsa verde, home fries, flour tortilla Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Tres Leches French Toast - $17: berry compote, maple butter, brioche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken Milanesa Torta - $19: chicken breast, avocado, tomato, onion, chipotle mayonnaise on mexican bolillo, salad Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Burrito - $17: bacon, potatoes, onion, oaxaca cheese, egg, flour tortilla, salsa verde, salad Available at: breakfast, brunch
- French Roast Hamburger - $20: brioche bun, onions, lettuce, tomato, french fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Sake-To-Me - $18: nami mexican sake, oleo saccharum, fresh lemon juice, laurel leaf Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Cacao Mezcal Sour - $17: 400 conejos espadín mezcal, chile ancho-infused cacao liqueur, fresh lime juice, housemade pineapple purée Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb
- Tequila Espresso Martini - $17: tequila reposado, licor 43, kahlúa, café de olla, cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Raicilla Daiquiri - $18: estancia raicilla, mexican rum, housemade strawberry syrup, fresh lime juice, mint Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Juice-Cleanse
- Smoky & Spicy Margarita - $17: morita pepper-infused tequila blanco, fresh lime juice, organic agave nectar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Classic Margarita - $17: tequila blanco, combier, fresh lime juice, organic agave nectar
- Plum Paloma - $18: tequila blanco, ume plum liqueur, squirt soda, fresh lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Palomita (Mocktail) - $17: almave non-alcoholic spirit, citrus juice, grapefruit cordial, pink himalayan salt, topo chico Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Pacífico - $8: pilsner-style beer, 4.4% abv Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Mexican Coke - $5: bottled soda
- Topo Chico - $5: sparkling mineral water
Frequently Asked Questions about La Contenta
- Is La Contenta dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. La Contenta has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Green Pozole, Traditional Guacamole and Grilled Salmon.
- What can I eat at La Contenta on a dairy-free diet?
- Vegan Green Pozole, Traditional Guacamole and Grilled Salmon carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does La Contenta have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Vegan Green Pozole and Traditional Guacamole.
- Is La Contenta gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at La Contenta?
- Breakfast Burrito, at roughly 62.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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